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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you want the language, go with WIS. 
But Maret is the better school, overall, 
WIS has a transient population & still has a 
World Bank & IMF population, predominantly...
Maret has a more sophisticated Int'l population.

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This post is completely uninformed…the WIS population is no more transient than any other NWDC school. There is a heavy presence of World Bank/IMF families, but I think it might be around 30% of the entire school population. And also most of those families stay at the World Bank/IMF for the duration of their careers so they are staying in DC. In my DD's WIS graduating class of 70 kids there were 30 "lifers" (entered WIS in PK or K). The majority of the remainder of kids had been there for at least 7 years. There were only 2-3 students who came during the 10th & 11th grade years. There is always some transition for kids who want a different experience or school, but that is the case with all schools that have the PK/K-12th grade set-up. However, to suggest that WIS is more transient is factually incorrect.

Also, the dig about Maret having a more "sophisticated Int'l population"…not even sure how to respond to that other than to say that the WIS community is a fun, lively and engaging community with families from all of the world. The parents and families are well educated and work in various organizations, embassies and companies. I don't think anyone with a true understanding of the community would suggest that it is not a sophisticated international population. In addition, I cannot speak to Maret as a school because I have no direct information and never looked at for my children, but I don't think it's necessary or productive to pit the schools against each other. Indicating that Maret is a better school without a direct knowledge of the schools makes the statement lack credibility. I'm confident Maret is a fine school, but so is WIS.

OP - WIS is a wonderful school that will help your child thrive and not only in the target language, but also in critical thinking, world views and social responsibility. There is so much more to the school which you may find you're pleasantly surprised about. However, you don't seem convinced and that perception (even if I believe it is wrong) will affect the experience you, your child and your family will have while at the school. You need to really think about that…and then decide what is best for your family.

Good luck with the decision![/quote]

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